Invasive cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide and is the leading cause of death in women in sub-Saharan Africa. In this review, the aetiology of cervical cancer is discussed plus HPV vaccination, diagnosis, imaging techniques, FIGO staging and management with surgical options for stage 1a1-1b1 and non-surgical options for stage 1b2-3b cervical cancer. Palliative treatments and exenterative surgery are included.